Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.
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A pilot study in Virginia is testing whether drones can deliver defibrillators — before first responders.
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New policies on devices in schools are slated to start in fall 2025.
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A new draft incorporating community feedback will be presented Aug. 20.
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The vote next week comes a day before a federal court date.
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, who owns the property, says no.
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She was mentioned 19 times on the account, according to the complaint
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The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.
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We take a hike in the Maine woods with high school students who've been given the option to hike instead of sit in detention.
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President Trump's financial disclosure shows more than $630 million in income from 2024 including tens of millions from cryptocurrency and Trump-branded products touted on the campaign trail.
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Shahar Segal — known for restaurants around the world that include Manhattan's Michelin-starred Shmoné — is a spokesperson for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
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The three-time Olympic champion improved on her record time for a female runner in the one mile, set two years ago, but couldn't get under 4-minute mark.
Arts & Culture
- Shooting fireworks over a historic— and flammable — city takes planning
- Geologists uncover new evidence from ancient asteroid that hit the Chesapeake Bay
- Recent Hanover museum exhibit examines Brown Grove's history, legacy
- On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad